Today in Big 12 history: Daniel, Manning, James remember it well

The Big 12 has developed one of the nation’s most interesting conferences in its brief history.

Jumping in the wayback machine, here’s a look at some notable events that have taken place on Aug. 30 over the years.

1997 — Peyton Manning passed for 307 yards and tied a school record with five TDs to lead No. 3 Tennessee to a 52-17 victory over Texas Tech. The Vols blew the game open with two touchdowns during a 13-second period in the second quarter.

1997 — Edgerrin James rushed for 120 yards and scored on touchdowns of 23, 3 and 37 yards in No. 14 Miami’s 45-14 triumph over Baylor.

2003 — Wearing their traditional red jerseys and inviting 800 former lettermen back in school did the trick as Nebraska toppled Oklahoma State, 17-7. The Cowboys were limited to only 57 yards in the second half as Nebraska produced five turnovers in their victory.

2008 — Jeremy Maclin produced 234 all-purpose yards before he was injured and Chase Daniel rifled five touchdown passes to pace No. 6 Missouri’s 52-42 victory over Illinois at St. Louis.